Customer Reviews

Fodor's Ireland 2008 (Fodor's Gold Guides)

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I used Frommer's and Fodor's both for my recent Ireland trip. I think Frommer's had better detail about sights, for example more accurate times when the sites were open. I usually check the book out of the library and if I really like it then I buy it. I probably used Frommer's more on my vacation because I like the way it is written more but Fodor's had some info that was not in Frommer's and it is interesting to see what attractions they rate well compared to Frommer's. If both books like an attraction then you know it is going to be worth the trip! I really like to deeply research my vacation location so I enjoyed reading both books.

We used this book as a guide for our Ireland trip May 2008. It helped us before the trip to know where to go especially the "off beaten" paths of the country. However, we relied on it TOO much at times and were disappointed i.e. directions, pubs, etc. Most of the info is pure opinion at times b/c places where it said it was loud and not for everyone, we found to be the opposite. In all, I would purchase another Fodor's book for our next travels but only use it as a guide and tool while traveling and make our own judgments.

I review the updated copy of this each year and think they could have put more maps and photos in. Also, they tend to highlight the well known restaurants and not the local places, which I always thing are the hidden jewels in each country. Otherwise it's a great book.